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as in recapturing
to get again in one's possession
she reclaimed the championship title after losing it last year
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as in rehabilitating
to make better in behavior or character
a program to reclaim juvenile offenders by requiring them to do community service
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as in recycling
to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product
after reclaiming the glycerin from used vegetable oil, you can use the oil to create a fuel that burns cleaner than regular gasoline
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Recent Examples of reclaiming
According to internal testing, the system boasts a substantial energy recovery rate, reclaiming about 18% of the energy lost to harmonics during vehicle operation.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Since then, she’s been torn between reclaiming her life story and coming to grips with the fact that some of her legions of followers might be paying attention for the wrong reasons.
—Timothy Bella, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
But every step away from toxicity is a step toward reclaiming your power, your health, and your peace.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Recognizing these impacts is key to reclaiming mental clarity and emotional balance in a digital-first world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The track was about reclaiming my time and power and not getting sucked into FOMO.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 6 Dec. 2024
That was all the wolves needed to begin reclaiming their historic hunting grounds.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
By reclaiming this vital aspect of work, organizations can transform their culture, enhance creativity, and safeguard against the costly errors that arise from neglecting thoughtful reflection.
—Lisa Bodell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The show isn’t about toppling men but about reclaiming identity.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Since then, she’s been torn between reclaiming her life story and coming to grips with the fact that some of her legions of followers might be paying attention for the wrong reasons.
—Timothy Bella, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
But every step away from toxicity is a step toward reclaiming your power, your health, and your peace.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Recognizing these impacts is key to reclaiming mental clarity and emotional balance in a digital-first world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The track was about reclaiming my time and power and not getting sucked into FOMO.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 6 Dec. 2024
That was all the wolves needed to begin reclaiming their historic hunting grounds.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
By reclaiming this vital aspect of work, organizations can transform their culture, enhance creativity, and safeguard against the costly errors that arise from neglecting thoughtful reflection.
—Lisa Bodell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The show isn’t about toppling men but about reclaiming identity.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclaiming
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The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The event celebrated and raised funds for the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs.Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Grand Velas also supports recycling not only on the property but in the local community as well.Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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The high cost is attributed to depreciation of recycling facility assets.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The coins belong to the wreckage of the 1715 Fleet, a group of 11 Spanish ships tasked with retrieving silver and gold from the Americas.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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From fetching cheese from the fridge, and retrieving clothes from the closet, to dusting and playing board games like Rummy or Nine Men’s Morris, Robody is built for everyday life.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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UnitedHealth Group was the subject of a blistering report by a Senate panel this year that documented insurers’ refusal to pay for the care of older people recovering from falls or strokes.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The process of recovering them is, therefore, not straightforward.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Reclaiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclaiming. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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